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Catherine Saenz

Dumfries,VA

Summary

Dynamic Project Accountant with a proven track record at Hammer Masonry, enhancing financial communication and optimizing cash flow management. Expert in account reconciliation and payroll processing, I excel in fostering teamwork and ensuring regulatory compliance. Recognized for streamlining month-end closing procedures, I bring strong analytical thinking and attention to detail to drive project success.

Overview

2020
2020
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Accountant

Hammer Masonry
  • Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
  • Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
  • Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation.
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
  • Streamlined invoice processing for timely payments by implementing efficient organizational systems.
  • Reviewed and approved timesheets for project employees.
  • Optimized cash flow management, accurately forecasting project revenues and monitoring fund disbursements.
  • Supported cash flow optimization efforts by actively monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balances and pursuing collections when needed.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.

Secretary

IPAO Missions (Non Profit)
08.2014 - 08.2019
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
  • Streamlined invoice processing, improving accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Education

Bachelor - Psychology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
12.2019

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Microsoft Excel expertise
  • Payroll processing
  • Audit preparation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Contractor management
  • Cash flow management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Invoice management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Expense tracking
  • Project forecasting
  • Accounts payable management
  • Certificates of insurance
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Credit card reconciliations
  • Lien waivers
  • Project close outs
  • Collections and payments
  • Month-end close process
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Bookkeeping and reconciliation
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Effective communication
  • General accounting
  • Documentation and reports
  • Microsoft office
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • Accounts payable
  • Task prioritization
  • General ledger accounting
  • Self motivation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Professionalism

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Secretary

IPAO Missions (Non Profit)
08.2014 - 08.2019

Project Accountant

Hammer Masonry

Bachelor - Psychology

George Mason University

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